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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 431.76 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 431.76 and 125.48 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 431.76 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/431.76 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 431.76 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 54,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.24/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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